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Four-mile walk/run fundraiser offers once-a-year views from Shrine Road

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo hosts its 11th annual Run to the Shrine Saturday, May 18. Online pre-registration saves participants five dollars per registration, and closes May 15, 2019. The annual Run to the Shrine fundraiser is the only day of the year foot traffic is allowed on the road to the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun.

The 4-mile up-and-back course offers breathtaking views of Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak as they wind by roaring lions and more through the Zoo and up to the Shrine. The challenging course, with a nearly 1,000-foot elevation gain, is good practice for competitive runners gearing up for summer races, and a fun challenge for weekend warriors and families. Runners and walkers are welcome, and jogging strollers equipped with safety features are allowed on the course.

Registration includes Zoo admission for the day, a commemorative performance T-shirt featuring Dusty, CMZoo meerkat matriarch, and access to a post-event celebration at the Zoo’s Lodge at Moose Lake. All proceeds help feed and care for Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s animals. Since the Zoo doesn’t receive any tax support, community events like Run to the Shrine help keep the zoo “running.”

Fast Facts

Run to the Shrine at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Saturday, May 18, 2019

4-mile run/walk
7:30 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. race start
Carpooling and use of rideshare services are strongly encouraged.
https://www.cmzoo.org/run.

Run to the Shrine is sponsored by Children’s Hospital Colorado and Colorado Springs Pediatric Dentistry.

It’s nearly time for spring break! Are you ready?

Make it a week of engaging education and adventure for kids from kindergarten through sixth grade. With options to attend camp for one day, all five days or somewhere in between, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has flexible schedules for you and WILD experiences for the young nature lover in your life.

Spring Break Zoo Camp is Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for kindergarteners and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for first graders through sixth graders. Camp themes vary by age, and all camps include hands-on experiences, up-close animal encounters, games and more every single day at America’s mountain zoo!

Kindergarten: Hairy Tails
Young “EdVenturers” will hear wonderful stories about animals (including some classics!) and then tour Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to meet and learn about the animals who star in these tales.

First and Second Grade: Mythical Menagerie
Unicorns and dragons may not be found in zoos, but some zoo friends have features that are just as magical. Campers will learn about legendary mythical creatures and then meet the scaled, feathered and four-legged animals who inspired them.

Third and Fourth Grade: Beastly Backstories
All of the animals at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo have fun and interesting stories to tell. For instance, did you know that Jumbe, the black rhino, is actually afraid of butterflies but really wants to be friends with the elephants? Come hear funny, happy and powerful stories about the animals that call CMZoo home.

Fifth and Sixth Grade: Double Takes and Doppelgangers
Most people can tell that gorillas and an orangutans are similar species, but did you know that rock hyrax are related to elephants? This camp will dive into how completely different-looking animals might actually have similar backgrounds.

Get ready for dinnertime did-you-knows, as your campers will surely come home full of new and exciting animal facts to share. Space is limited and camp spots fill up quickly, so register soon to reserve your campers’ place for the animal adventure of the season!

Visit https://www.cmzoo.org/camp for more information and to register online, or call 719.424.7827.

Explore & Learn

One way that we engage our Cheyenne Mountain Zoo teen program community is through outdoor adventure experiences. We offer trips year round that connect teens to local, national and international wildlife and wild places. Each destination, adventure, and educational opportunity is intentional.

“Each program we offer focuses on connecting the hands, the hearts, and the minds of our teenagers to the experience,” said Teen Program Supervisor, Austin Kennedy. “It’s about guiding youth outside their comfort zones so they can grow. There is no comfort in the growth zone, and no growth in comfort zone.”

Let us connect you to an experience and share how these three critical components apply to our programs, starting with the ‘hands on’ component. Our teens learn about river ecosystems as they carve their paddles in and out of the rapids of the Arkansas River, through Big Horn Sheep Canyon. Rather than studying maps of waterways from the comfort of a classroom, their bodies are physically engaged with the elements of the natural world surrounding them.

The hands are engaged, and now the wheels in their heads start turning. How did this canyon form? What animals call this canyon home? Where does the river start and end? Now we’ve crossed into the engagement of the mind. The thoughts pour in because the teens are in a setting that encourages curiosity, and our teen program staff foster that curiosity. They are contemplating the whats, ifs, hows, whys and buts about the environment.

The final component is connecting the heart. The idea behind including these three concepts into CMZoo’s teen program outdoor adventures is ultimately to create a connection to the wild places we introduce. These connections are sparked and ignited through the hands and the mind, but are fueled by the heart. After spending a day in the canyon engaging their bodies and minds learning about and working with the earth, the teens leave a piece of their hearts in that experience.

Teenagers are the world’s advocates. They have formed strong opinions over years of knowledge gained, and they have the passion, energy and resources to make a difference.

“Ultimately, we hope that by offering these experiences that connect the hands, the heart, and the mind, these incredible teens will advocate for the wild places they have grown to respect and connect with through the CMZoo teen program,” Kennedy said. “The teens in our program are the next leaders in our world. It’s our responsibility to introduce them to the environments that they’ll hopefully feel connected to and protect.”

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s teen program is a year-round hands-on platform for teenagers who take an interest in the environment. Through experiences gained with wildlife and wild places, teen program attendees learn to become stewards of the environment in their roles as students and beyond. CMZoo’s teen program operates 365 days per year, with new programs beginning quarterly – often with continuous enrollments from one season to the next. Some teen program participants have been enrolled continuously for six years! There are three program tracks within the teen program: Junior Zookeepers (ages 15-17), Zoo Crew (ages 12-14) and Teen Leaders (ages 15-17).

For more information about the teen program and its application process, visit cmzoo.org/teenprograms .

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s EdVenture department is excited to introduce Stroller Safaris, a brand-new monthly program series for early explorers.

Stroller Safaris are informal exploratory experiences for children between the ages of one and four. During every Stroller Safari, children accompanied by an adult will use all five senses to connect with nature and animals. Participants will enjoy a sensory activity, meet-and-greet with an animal ambassador and an animal feeding experience.

Join us for our inaugural Stroller Safari program, Juju in January. Registrants will participate in a gorilla-themed sensory activity, meet Juju, a member of our gorilla troop, and assist keepers with feeding one of our animal ambassadors in The Loft!

To sign-up for a Stroller Safari:
Pre-register online at www.cmzoo.org/stroller, or
Contact the EdVenture Dept. at [email protected] or 719-424-7827.

For more information regarding upcoming Stroller Safaris visit:
CMZoo’s webpage at www.cmzoo.org/stroller, and
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/260590121278699/.

Disclaimer: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a leading organization in animal care and welfare. As such, we allow all of our animal ambassadors to choose whether or not they participate in our programs. They even have the option to choose to participate in their own healthcare! Therefore, we cannot guarantee the participation of any of the animals mentioned during a Stroller Safaris program. In the event that an animal cannot or chooses not to participate in a program, CMZoo staff will provide an alternate ambassador. We hope that you’ll appreciate our dedication to the well-being of our animals.

–Annual holiday lights celebration continues through Tuesday, Jan. 1–

December 21, 2018, Colorado Springs, CO – USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards today announced that Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has been voted No. 5 in the nation in the Best Zoo Lights category. This is the third year running that CMZoo has ranked in the top ten.

The award-winning annual holiday lights celebration continues through Tuesday, Jan. 1 (except Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24), featuring 85 one-of-a-kind light sculptures, 50 acres of twinkling lights, animal demonstrations and interactive activities, and a breathtaking nighttime view of Colorado Springs from Cheyenne Mountain. Animal keeper talks, enrichment activities, shows and animal encounters occur every night.

ANIMAL HAPPENINGS SCHEDULE

Mondays
6:30 p.m. – Otter Enrichment (Rocky Mountain Wild)
7:30 p.m. – Skunk Enrichment (The Loft)

Tuesdays
6:30 p.m. – African Lion Keeper Talk (African Rift Valley)
7:30 p.m. – Bird Show (The Loft)

Wednesdays
6:30 p.m. – Elephant Keeper Talk (Encounter Africa)
7:30 p.m. – Skunk Enrichment (The Loft)

Thursdays
6:30 p.m. – African Lion Keeper Talk (African Rift Valley)
7:30 p.m. – Bird Show (The Loft)

Fridays
6 p.m. – Amur Tiger Enrichment (Asian Highlands)
7 p.m. – Skunk Enrichment (The Loft)
8 p.m. – Coati Enrichment (Monkey Pavilion)

Saturdays
6 p.m. – Reptile Encounter (Scutes Family Gallery)
7 p.m. – Bird Show (The Loft)
8 p.m. – African Lion Keeper Talk (Monkey Pavilion)

Sundays
6 p.m. – Elephant Keeper Talk (Encounter Africa)
7 p.m. – Mountain Lion Enrichment (Rocky Mountain Wild)
8 p.m. – Moose Keeper Talk (Rocky Mountain Wild)

In addition to scheduled animal happenings, Electric Safari offers paid feeding opportunities with our famous giraffe herd and our budgie flock, and visits to the elephant barn, Encounter Africa, Rocky Mountain Wild (except grizzly bears and wolves), Asian Highlands, Monkey Pavilion, Scutes Family Gallery and Australia Walkabout.

Grizzly Grill, The Overlook, Elson’s Place and Pizza with a View will be open each night to serve food and beverages. Fire pits and outdoor heaters throughout the Zoo add to the unique experience and help keep visitors warm in between the indoor animal exhibits.

Members and their accompanying paying guests are granted early admission at 4:30 p.m. General admission is from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with the final admission at 7:30 p.m. Attendance is free for Zoo members. The general public can save $2 per ticket by purchasing them no later than 3 p.m. the day they plan to attend. Tickets are available at cmzoo.org/electric.

Attendees will enjoy more than 50 acres of lit trees, structures and animated sculptures installed by the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo horticulture, grounds and maintenance teams over four months of Electric Safari preparation.

If all of those animal interactions and beautiful lights don’t un-Scrooge even the Grinchiest of holiday grumps, a cup of hot cocoa and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus ought to do the trick. Kris Kringle and his jolly lady will be in Safari Lodge through Sunday, Dec. 23 to hear holiday wishes, collect lists and pose for free photos. The carousel and historic Mountaineer Sky Ride will be open (weather permitting) to provide incredible once-a-year views of the nighttime glow of Colorado Springs as a backdrop from the mountainside of twinkling lights.

ELECTRIC SAFARI FAST FACTS

DATES: Every night through Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019*

(*Electric Safari is not open on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24.)
Santa and Mrs. Claus visits through Sunday, Dec. 23

TIME: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. nightly (last admission at 7:30 p.m.)
Early admission at 4:30 p.m. for Zoo members and their paying accompanying guests

COST: FREE for Zoo Members

Online Non-Member Prices
Adult (ages 12-64): $12.75
Child (ages 3-11): $8.75
Military adult: $9.75
Military child: $5.75
Senior (65+): $10.75
Ages 2 and under: 75¢

Gate Non-Member Prices
Adult (ages 12-64): $14.75
Child (ages 3-11): $10.75
Military adult $11.75
Military child: $7.75
Senior (65+): $12.75
Ages 2 and under: 75¢

Electric Safari is sponsored by Children’s Hospital Colorado and your Colorado Springs Toyota dealers.

For more information, visit: www.cmzoo.org/electric.
(Photos and videos for media use are available here. Please credit Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.)

About Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society was founded in 1926. Today, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, America’s only mountain zoo, offers comprehensive education programs, exciting conservation efforts and truly fantastic animal experiences. It is Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s hope that guests fall in love with animals and nature, and take action to protect them. Of the 233 zoos and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is one of just ten operating without tax support. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo depends on admissions, membership dues, special event attendance and donations for funding.

The time of gift giving is upon us, which means spending time thinking of the perfect gift to share with your loved ones. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has some great ideas that can help you spend less time shopping and more time together. For the person who has everything or the animal lover who can’t get enough, these experiences will live on well past the average wrappable gift.

Loft Animal Encounters

Have you ever been to the Zoo and looked at our armadillo Frida, and wondered what it would be like to feed her? Animal encounters make memories that last a lifetime. Any time of year, visitors can arrange to meet our Loft animals up close, prepare diets, feed them and help train alongside keepers. With reptiles, birds and mammals to choose from, there are perfect experiences for everyone! Booking information is available at www.cmzoo.org/loftencounters.

In addition to offering close encounters with smaller species, CMZoo can help coordinate one-on-one experiences with our larger ambassador animals. Learn more about those special arrangements at www.cmzoo.org/encounter.

Loft Animal Art Experiences

There are several animal artists at the Zoo whose art can be purchased online or from their habitats. But, did you know that you can set up an experience to be a part of the painting process from start to finish? Animal art experiences allow you decide which colors to use and to help train an animal to paint . At the end of the experience, the painting you helped create is your modern art masterpiece to take home and proudly display. Talk about a conversation piece! Visit www.cmzoo.org/loftencounters to learn about the different animal artists and to book your special Loft program!

Guests who book animal encounters with elephants and orangutans at CMZoo have the option to paint, too. For more information about painting with CMZoo’s larger animals, visit www.cmzoo.org/encounter.

WildNights

Can’t get enough of CMZoo? Spend the night! You can set up your own overnight program with family, friends, co-workers or whomever you want! Activities include special animal encounters, nature walks and more. At Kids Only WildNights, parents can leave their children safely with Zoo staff and enjoy a night to themselves (which is a great gift for parents!). To learn more about WildNights and all the fun experiences that happen at the Zoo after the admission gates close, visit www.cmzoo.org/wildnights.

These are just some of the great gifts that Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers – visit cmzoo.org/gifts for even more ideas!

– 21-night holiday tradition starts Friday, Dec. 7; Tickets available now –

November 12, 2018, Colorado Springs, CO -More than 50 acres of twinkling lights, 85 artisan-made light sculptures, breathtaking nighttime city views and the nearby sound of roaring lions can only mean one thing in Colorado Springs: Electric Safari is back.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s 28th annual month-long celebration of the season will begin Friday, Dec. 7 through Sunday, Dec. 9, and continue Friday, Dec. 14 through Tuesday, Jan. 1, excluding Christmas Eve. Members and their accompanying paying guests are granted early admission at 4:30 p.m. General admission is from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with the final admission at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available now at cmzoo.org/electric.

Attendees will enjoy more than 50 acres of lit trees, structures and sculptures, installed by the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo grounds and maintenance teams over four months of Electric Safari preparation. If all of those beautiful lights don’t un-Scrooge even the Grinchiest of holiday grumps, a cup of hot cocoa and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus ought to do the trick. Kris Kringle and his jolly lady will be in Safari Lodge through Dec. 23 to hear holiday wishes, collect lists and pose for free photos. The carousel and historic Mountaineer Sky Ride will be open (weather permitting) to provide incredible once-a-year views of the nighttime glow of Colorado Springs as a backdrop from the mountainside of twinkling lights.

Electric Safari wouldn’t be complete without select animal exhibits and special nighttime animal demonstrations, as well as small animal encounters in The Loft. Electric Safari offers paid feeding opportunities with our famous giraffe herd and our budgie flock, and visits to the elephant barn, Encounter Africa, Rocky Mountain Wild (except grizzly bears and wolves), Asian Highlands, Monkey Pavilion, Scutes Family Gallery and Australia Walkabout.

Grizzly Grill, The Overlook, Pizza with a View, Elson’s Place and the gift shop will be open to serve food and beverages. Fire pits and outdoor heaters throughout the Zoo add to the unique experience and help keep visitors warm in between the indoor animal exhibits.

Electric Safari has been a Colorado Springs holiday tradition for 28 years. Because some nights during previous years’ events have had large crowds, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is limiting the number of attendees each night. The Zoo is encouraging members to reserve their free tickets in advance, and the general public can save $2 per ticket when they purchase online in advance. Neither members nor the general public will be allowed access after a night’s tickets have sold out.

Electric Safari Fast Facts

Dates: Friday, Dec. 7 – Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018
Friday, Dec. 14 – Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019*
(*Electric Safari is not open on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24.)

Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. nightly (last admission at 7:30 p.m.)
Early admission at 4:30 p.m. for Zoo members and their paying accompanying guests

Cost: Free for Zoo Members*

Online Non-Member Prices
(Available for purchase online until 3 p.m. the day of attendance.)
Adult (ages 12-64): $12.75
Child (ages 3-11): $8.75
Military adult: $9.75
Military child: $5.75
Senior (65+): $10.75
Ages 2 and under: 75¢

Gate Non-Member Prices
Adult (ages 12-64): $14.75
Child (ages 3-11): $10.75
Military adult $11.75
Military child: $7.75
Senior (65+): $12.75
Ages 2 and under: 75¢

Electric Safari is sponsored by Children’s Hospital Colorado and your Colorado Springs Toyota dealers.

For more information, visit: cmzoo.org/electric.

Photos for media use are available here. Please credit Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

About Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Though it feels like summer just ended, fall is here. That means your children will soon have a full week off school. Don’t worry though; Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is here with new camp adventures!

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is offering Fall Break day camps November 19-20-21 and 23 (no camp November 22) for kids Kindergarten – 6th grade. These camps feature all-new themes based around the amazing autumn season, and they’ll celebrate the many animals that call our Zoo home.

Kindergarten Camp (1/2 day) – Fall Mask-grrrrr-ade Ball allows kids to learn about lots of different species and make fun wearable crafts that let them feel like a wild animal. Campers who attend multiple days will create pieces that can be combined to make one amazing mix-and-match species!
1st/2nd Grade Camp (full day) – The Colors of Fall is all about finding animals that blend in with those warm oranges, reds and browns of fall. They will identify the color palette of autumn and go on a zoo-wide search, investigating the animals that match that palette.
3rd/4th Grade Camp (full day) – Marvelous Mud is exactly what it sounds like! Because, what would fall be without splashing in mud puddles after a cool afternoon rain? The campers won’t be the only ones enjoying this messy week, as they meet other animals who love wallowing in mud during any season!
5th/6th Grade Camp (full day) – Pumpkin Parade will clearly show that there is so much more to do with pumpkins than make jack-o-lanterns and pie. These campers will create fun and crazy ways to not only smash pumpkins to bits but also try their hand at launching pumpkins through the air. They will also get lots of opportunities to create pumpkin enrichment for our animals to enjoy.

All camps include a daily snack, tours around the Zoo, and hands-on animal opportunities everyday! These camps are designed for smaller groups, so space is limited. If you are interested in signing up a camper or want more information on these fun-filled fall camps, please visit cmzoo.org/camp.

– Seven nights of spooktacular activities planned the next two weekends and Halloween night –

October 18, 2018, Colorado Springs, CO – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will feel the Halloween spirit when thousands of little ghouls and goblins attend Boo at the Zoo beginning this Friday, Oct. 19, 2018. The event is a fun way for families to trick-or-treat and enjoy Halloween festivities in a safe and unique environment. This year’s Boo at the Zoo is Oct. 19 – 21, 26 – 28 and 31. Boo hours are 4 to 8:30 p.m. all seven nights, with the last entry at 7:30 p.m. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo admission windows will close for daytime admission at 2 p.m.

Frightfully fun attractions include a Lighted Pumpkin Patch with 60 jack-o-lanterns, a 2,000 sq. ft. Haunted Fun House, Ghoulish Graveyard and Pirate Cove. Attendees can also enjoy rides on the carousel and Sky Ride. The Sky Ride will be open as weather allows, providing a breathtaking view of Colorado Springs at night and a lift to two additional trick-or-treat stations at the top.

Of course, a visit to the Zoo wouldn’t be complete without animals! Special keeper talks, animal demos and animal encounters will be offered each night. Select animal exhibits will also be open, including giraffe, lions, Goat Experience, Scutes Family Gallery, Wilgruen Elephant Barn, The Loft, Monkey Pavilion and Australia Walkabout. Beginning at 4:15 p.m. each night of Boo at the Zoo, attendees can interact with small animals at Safari Cabin, where a new animal will make an appearance every 45 minutes.

An elephant-sized amount of candy (more than 9,000 pounds) will be handed out at more than 25 trick-or-treat stations throughout the Zoo during Boo at the Zoo. The Zoo’s candy supply is purchased from companies that are members of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), which is committed to the use of sustainable palm oil and the protection of orangutan habitat in the wild. To find your own Halloween candy that’s orangutan friendly, download CMZ’s sustainable palm oil shopping guide at: cmzoo.org/palmoil.

Boo at the Zoo attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets online, in advance of the date they want to visit. The advance price is $3 less per ticket than at the gate. Popular evenings are likely to sell out! Tickets will be available for purchase at the gate ONLY if not sold out in advance. Ticket prices increase at the gate. On-site parking is limited and is not guaranteed with advance ticket purchase. If the Zoo’s parking lot is full, follow the signs to our free off-site shuttle parking lot. Purchase tickets online at: cmzoo.org/boo.

Fast Facts

Boo at the Zoo at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Dates: Oct. 19 – 21, Oct. 26 – 28 and Oct. 31, 2018
4 to 8:30 p.m. (last admission at 7:30 p.m.)

Boo Online Advance Pricing:
$17.75 for ages 3-64
$12.75 for Zoo members
$15.75 Military and 65+
75¢ for ages 2 and under

Boo Pricing at the gate (if not sold out in advance):
$20.75 for ages 3-64
$15.75 for Zoo members
$18.75 Military and 65+
75¢ for ages 2 and under

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit cmzoo.org/boo.

Boo at the Zoo is made possible by our generous sponsors: Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs Pediatric Dentistry, Les Schwab Tire Centers, T. Rowe Price and your Colorado Springs Toyota Dealers.

About Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society was founded in 1926. Today, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, America’s ONLY mountain zoo, offers comprehensive education programs, exciting conservation efforts and truly fantastic animal experiences. It is Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s hope that guests fall in love with animals and nature, and take action to protect them. Of the 233 zoos and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is one of just ten operating without tax support. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo depends on admissions, membership dues and donations for funding.

– Teddy Bear Day offers $10 discount on a child’s admission when accompanied by a stuffed animal –

Colorado Springs, CO – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s 30th annual Teddy Bear Day is Saturday, August 18 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kids age 3 to 11 who are accompanied by a teddy bear, or other stuffed friend, get into the Zoo for just $9.75 (a $10 savings). As always, it pays to be a member – there’s no charge for members to get into Teddy Bear Day. Children 2 and under are just 75¢.

During Teddy Bear Day, children and their parents can visit the Teddy Bear Clinic located at Lodge at Moose Lake; pediatric experts and volunteers from Children’s Hospital Colorado will be on hand to provide x-rays and check-ups to stuffed animals. During the check-up, each bear will get a health evaluation and “medical” procedures will be administered to injured stuffed animals. The clinic is a great way for kids to familiarize themselves with the health care community and what they can expect if they need to visit a doctor, hospital or dentist.

There will be additional activities for kids at Lodge at Moose Lake, including the opportunity to meet some of the Zoo’s hands-on outreach animals. Plus, guests can also watch medical-themed animal care demonstrations and keeper talks throughout the day.

Fast Facts

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Teddy Bear Day
Saturday, August 18
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Kids (3 – 11): $9.75, when accompanied by a stuffed animal
Kids (2 and under): 75¢
Zoo Members: free

www.cmzoo.org/TBD

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s 30th annual Teddy Bear Day is possible because of the generous support of our sponsors, Black Bear Diner, Briargate Pediatric Dentistry, Children’s Hospital Colorado and your Colorado Springs Toyota Dealers.

About Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society was founded in 1926. Today, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, America’s ONLY mountain zoo, offers comprehensive education programs, exciting conservation efforts and truly fantastic animal experiences. It is Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s hope that guests fall in love with animals and nature, and take action to protect them. Of the 230 zoos and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is one of very few operating without tax support. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo depends on admissions, membership dues and donations for funding.